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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.52, 1,191.68 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.52, 1,191.68 and 486.72 is: 729.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.52 : 1,191.68 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.52/1,191.68 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.52x = 1,191.68 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.52x = 580,014.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,014.49/795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.10

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